Easy Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta
A comforting pasta dish featuring creamy sauce, garlic, and Parmesan, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., fettuccine or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Heat the chicken: Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through.
- Add the cream: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cheese: Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine with pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or spinach. Pair with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg